Tag: Courts

Baroness Newlove has raised concerns over sentencing reforms proposed in the Gauke Review, warning that "the pace of change feels urgent – as if we are racing against the clock" and that stretched probation services may not be able to cope with increased demands.

New powers proposed in the Victims and Courts Bill would expand the Commissioner’s ability to scrutinise compliance with the Victims’ Code and improve agency accountability.

The Victims' Commissioner comments on the Crown Court statistics, showing yet another increase to an already unprecedented backlog.

The Victims' Commissioner responds to recent Ministry of Justice findings evaluating the use of s.28.

Our courts service is in crisis and all too often, victims are paying the price. My report gives a voice to these victims.

A new report from the Victims' Commissioner, Baroness Newlove, reveals the gruelling impact of Crown Court delays on victims, victim services and the wider criminal justice system.

In her submission to the 25/26 Spending Review, the Victims' Commissioner, Baroness Newlove, urges the government to increase funding to vital support services.

"I fear this reduction in support will prompt some victims to simply walk away from seeking justice—a second injustice compounding the first."

In this article – part of a series marking 16 Days of Activism – the Victims’ Commissioner highlights how the backlog of Crown Court cases and other challenges within the criminal justice system are disproportionately impacting rape victims.